What’s the climate like in Waiau?
The current climate of Waiau features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 23°C during the day to lows of 13°C. The average yearly temperature is around 19°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 3°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Waiau in recent years was 34°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in August 2016.
On average, Waiau gets 771 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Waiau?
The best time to visit Waiau for sunny weather is January through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Waiau. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Waiau
The climate table of Waiau shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 94 | 60 | 79 | 54 | 57 | 85 | 46 | 61 | 49 | 67 | 75 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,3 | 1,1 | 1,6 | 1,5 | 0,8 | 0,3 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 19°C
- Highest temperature: 23°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 13°C in June
- Precipitation*: 771 mm per year, averaging 64 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,7 cm per year
- Driest months: 44 mm in January, 46 mm in August and 49 mm in October
- Wettest months: 94 mm in February, 85 mm in July and 79 mm in April
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Waiau
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Waiau, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Waiau
This graph shows how much precipitation Waiau, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Waiau
This graph shows how much snow Waiau, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Waiau
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Waiau, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Waiau
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Waiau, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Waiau
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Waiau, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Waiau
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Waiau, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Waiau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Waiau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
